Vulnerability Description
Tor before 0.2.3.23-rc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a renegotiation attempt that occurs after the initiation of the V3 link protocol.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Torproject | Tor | <= 0.2.3.22 |
References
- https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor.git?a=blob_plain%3Bhb=HEAD%3Bf=ChangeLog
- https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor.git?a=blob_plain%3Bhb=HEAD%3Bf=ChangeLog
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2249?
CVE-2012-2249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Tor before 0.2.3.23-rc allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a renegotiation attempt that occurs after the initiation of the V3 link protocol.
How severe is CVE-2012-2249?
CVE-2012-2249 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Torproject Tor.